The ED50 was determined cytolysis of murine L929 cells in the presence of Actinomycin D is &le: 0.05 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of <1.9 x 107 units/mg.
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized PBS, pH 7.2
Storage Instruction:
Store at -20°C on dry atmosphere for 2 years. After reconstitution with deionized water, store at 4°C for 1 month or store at -20°C for 6 months. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
This gene encodes a multifunctional proinflammatory cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily. This cytokine is mainly secreted by macrophages. It can bind to, and thus functions through its receptors TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. This cytokine is involved in the regulation of a wide spectrum of biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. This cytokine has been implicated in a variety of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer. Knockout studies in mice also suggested the neuroprotective function of this cytokine. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
APC1 protein,OTTHUMP00000029281,OTTHUMP00000037669,TNF superfamily, member 2,TNF, macrophage-derived,TNF, monocyte-derived,cachectin,tumor necrosis factor alpha